The Senate Republican leader on Sunday said an agreement to raise the nation's debt limit is  "very, very close."  Sen. Mitch McConnell and the White House reportedly crafted a deal in secret weekend talks. Details were sketchy, but the package was said to include $3 trillion in immediate cuts in discretionary spending and caps on future spending.  Also, a powerful special joint committee would be formed to consider further cuts and entitlement reforms. What would be the impact on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid? What about student loans, health centers, environmental protection, nutrition programs?  Would the wealthy and profitable corporations contribute a nickel to deficit reduction? DISCUSS ON FACEBOOK »